Commercial Analyst
hace 29 días
Reading
Theale, Berkshire | Office-based 3–4 days per week | 37.5 Hours Must have experience for the role: • Advanced Excel user (minimum 2+ years in a role heavily reliant on Excel), • Confident with complex formulas, basic Business Finance and understanding of financial terms, • Live within 1 hour commute to Theale, • Willing to be in the office 3–4 days per week, • A minimum of 3 years UK based experience is essential Role Summary The Commercial Analyst supports business growth and decision-making through advanced financial modelling and commercial analysis. The role focuses on maintaining existing and new long-term managed service contract financial models. Partnering closely with account management, business development, finance and operational teams. This is not an accountancy role but a commercial role that requires knowledge of Advanced Excel in a Commercial environment. Responsibilities Financial Modelling • Maintain, and improve advanced Excel-based financial models, ensuring they are robust, auditable, and user-friendly., • Manage multi-year Excel financial models to support long-term planning., • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial models, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly., • Gather inputs for Financial Modelling, maintaining records and audit trails., • Manage day to day Team requests. Commercial Analysis • Assess financial risks, opportunities, and the impact of business strategies., • Review cost inputs provided by Operations and Sales, sense checking and providing feedback., • Engage in bid pricing and summarising key financial metrics to enable deal approval., • Process contract variations in accordance with laid down commercial parameters and seeking formal approval. Contract and Reporting Support • Support financial reporting of long-term contracts both internally and externally., • Update financial models to reflect contract variations and revised business plans., • Collaborate with multiple departments to gather data and ensure model accuracy., • Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, • Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner., • Approach all work with a disciplined, analytical mindset, always asking whether outputs make commercial sense., • Question assumptions with confidence, push back where necessary, and engage stakeholders in a professional and fact-based manner. Stakeholder Engagement • Internal customers of the Financial Modelling Team., • External Customers., • Effective team contribution within the Financial Modelling Team., • Cross-functional collaboration to align financial outputs with business objectives. Capability Profile • Degree educated (Bachelor’s degree, numerical degree, or any other related degree). Essential Skills and Experience • Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in a commercially role with extensive use of Excel, • Advanced Excel proficiency, complex formulas, • Experience supporting bids, tenders, or new business cases, • Commercial awareness, pricing, margins, deal evaluation, and contract profitability, • Ability to present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Structured, methodical, and deadline-oriented approach, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively Benefits • Private healthcare, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Pension scheme & salary sacrifice options, • Electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, • Flexible, supportive work environment Ready to Apply? If you’re an Excel expert with strong commercial finance instincts, we want to hear from you. Contact Louise at 121 Personnel